Matt Nichols released

[Skinny G]

The Toronto Argonauts announced today the team has signed OL Cody Speller, agreed to terms on a new contract with WR DaVaris Daniels and OL Jamal Campbell and extended OL Philip Blake.

The team also announced today they have released American QB Matt Nichols, Canadian LB Bo Lokombo and Canadian DL Fabion Foote.

https://www.argonauts.ca/2021/01/31/...al-make-moves/

[gilthethrill]

I’m liking the work Murphy and Pinball are doing with this roster.

Yes, this team is reminding me of the 1985 Montreal Concorde. Unlike the Concorde, I hope this team sees the field this year.

[Argo57]

Yes, this team is reminding me of the 1985 Montreal Concorde. Unlike the Concorde, I hope this team sees the field this year.

With the current QB situation I’m concerned there is no Luc Tousignant on the horizon.

[OV Argo]

With the current QB situation I’m concerned there is no Luc Tousignant on the horizon.

LOL - do the Argos have any QBs currently who were drafted in the NFL; cause Tousignant was.

[gilthethrill]

LOL - do the Argos have any QBs currently who were drafted in the NFL; cause Tousignant was.

Very good OV....late rounds by Buffalo....they did until a few hours ago in Nichols.

[Argo57]

Very good OV....late rounds by Buffalo....they did until a few hours ago in Nichols.

A complete stiff.

[OV Argo]

A complete stiff.

Sort of like Mike O'Connor ?

[OV Argo]

Very good OV....late rounds by Buffalo....they did until a few hours ago in Nichols.

Nichols was drafted in the NFL? = i did not know that.

[gilthethrill]

Nichols was drafted in the NFL? = i did not know that.

OV I stand corrected....I could have sworn he was a 7th round pick by someone....

I was thinking of Jonathan Crompton....

[gilthethrill]

With the current QB situation I’m concerned there is no Luc Tousignant on the horizon.

Could MBT be the next Johnny Evans???

[argotom]

Yes, this team is reminding me of the 1985 Montreal Concorde. Unlike the Concorde, I hope this team sees the field this year.

Other then the bonus situation, I do not understand this move at all.
While other teams, save Ottawa as well, have signed their QB's for lesser money we have not?

[paulwoods13]

Other then the bonus situation, I do not understand this move at all.
While other teams, save Ottawa as well, have signed their QB's for lesser money we have not?

Other than the assassination, how did you like the play, Mrs. Lincoln?

[argotom]

Other than the assassination, how did you like the play, Mrs. Lincoln?

I hope there is a plan B here.
Michael has great future potential, but not sure he is ready though to step in full time.

[paulwoods13]

I hope there is a plan B here.
Michael has great future potential, but not sure he is ready though to step in full time.

On that point we can agree. IMO getting O'Connor re-signed is of far greater significance than letting Nichols test the limited market for his services.

There is absolutely no doubt there's a Plan B, and a Plan C. That's assuming Nichols was ever truly Plan A. He wasn't in my mind.

[Tobin Rote]

On that point we can agree. IMO getting O'Connor re-signed is of far greater significance than letting Nichols test the limited market for his services.

There is absolutely no doubt there's a Plan B, and a Plan C. That's assuming Nichols was ever truly Plan A. He wasn't in my mind.

Geez Paul... what did Matt Nichols ever do to you?

[Argo57]

Other then the bonus situation, I do not understand this move at all.
While other teams, save Ottawa as well, have signed their QB's for lesser money we have not?

I fully understand this move, Nichols contract (and bonus) are way too rich considering the current CFL climate so the Argos released him to hit the reset button on any future negotiations.
I also have no doubt that Arbuckle’s potential availability has factored into this, it is no secret that Dinwiddie really covets Arbuckle.

[argotom]

I fully understand this move, Nichols contract (and bonus) are way too rich considering the current CFL climate so the Argos released him to hit the reset button on any future negotiations.
I also have no doubt that Arbuckle’s potential availability has factored into this, it is no secret that Dinwiddie really covets Arbuckle.

What if Arbuckle stay's in Ottawa and Nichols does not return?

[Argo57]

What if Arbuckle stay's in Ottawa and Nichols does not return?

Could happen, that’s why I hope they are talking to MBT and MOC.
Once again the fact remains the Argos can’t pay Nichols anything close to what he signed for last year, if he refuses to figure that out then see you later.

[argotom]

Could happen, that’s why I hope they are talking to MBT and MOC.
Once again the fact remains the Argos can’t pay Nichols anything close to what he signed for last year, if he refuses to figure that out then see you later.

Definitely not MBT for me, as with him been there bought that T shirt mentality.

[Skinny G]

Could happen, that’s why I hope they are talking to MBT and MOC.
Once again the fact remains the Argos can’t pay Nichols anything close to what he signed for last year, if he refuses to figure that out then see you later.

Based on what Farhan Lalji (and Scianniti as well I believe) said, he wanted a signing bonus, but the Argos aren't paying anyone a bonus. It's something that they have seemingly made clear to all of their players that they are signing/re-signing. They aren't singling out Nichols, just treating everyone the same.